RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet considers the consultation responses and approves the adoption of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.
Reasons for decision
In the absence of the Cabinet Member, the Leader of the Council introduced the report on the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The strategy, a legal requirement under the Flood and Water Management Act 2000, had been subject to consultation from 22 January 2024 to 24 March. Feedback from the consultation was incorporated into the proposed strategy. The Leader noted that the strategy was intended to be a living document, hosted on the website and broken down into accessible chapters for public reference. It was further noted by the Leader that comments continue to be received from residents, with approximately 30,000 properties in the Borough currently at risk of flooding.
Alternative options considered and rejected
None, as a statutory requirement.
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Relevant Select Committee |
Residents’ Services |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
Cabinet’s decisions can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Friday 5 July 2024 |
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Officer(s) to action |
Ian Thynne |
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Directorate |
Central Services |
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Classification |
Public The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge. |